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Post by soulfromheart on Feb 16, 2021 12:04:46 GMT
Ordered since last september but between the festivals and Covid outbreak, they arrived last week. Finally adapted to the French climate, I managed to get them out of their sheaths.  
The Chitlange 16" blade, polished finish, brass hardware, Indian Rosewood handle (length 5.25"), Salyani- Rubbed leather sheath, performance grind
 14'' blade, polished finish, copper hardware, Horn handle (length 4.75"), Salyani- Rubbed leather sheath, performance grind 15.5'' blade, polished finish, brass hardware, black micarta wrap handle (length 5.5"), Salyani- Rubbed leather sheath, performance grind, custom engraved handle band For comparaison, the Limbuwan of GGK : 
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 16, 2021 13:04:00 GMT
Loving those chitlange. One day I'll buy another kukri...
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Post by soulfromheart on Feb 16, 2021 15:06:38 GMT
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Post by Murffy on Feb 16, 2021 15:36:56 GMT
I really like the Chitlange. I recently ordered a Sirupate of similar dimensions from GGK. I fear that I have caught the kukri bug.
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Post by seth on Feb 16, 2021 16:03:27 GMT
very cool blades. I really like the horn handle.
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Post by randomnobody on Feb 16, 2021 19:10:12 GMT
Loving those chitlange. One day I'll buy another kukri... Time to put that wallet where your mouth is bro.  Too much talking and not enough photos or video, etc. I don't want to hear it guys. Just get the party started. This goes for everyone. Yeah, see, I'm broke. Gotta figure out how to pay the IRS about ten khukuri before trying to buy one for myself, while getting through a few dozen khukuri in other pending bills... Then maybe I can buy a khukuri. |
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Feb 16, 2021 21:57:05 GMT
Looks great Soul! I also got mine in as well from Kailash, but I am not a fan of the Chitlange blade so it'll be going up for sale soon, nothing wrong with it just don't like the design.
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Post by Simpleman on Jun 30, 2021 12:31:17 GMT
How are they holding up?  Really 3 nice ones, I also have one of their "new" Chitlange versions, that is slimmer then their previous. |
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Post by seth on Jun 30, 2021 15:16:34 GMT
I recently acquired the Kailash Mutiny with a 15.5 inch blade. It's a beauty, and very quick in the hand. I opted for the stacked leather handle after Advanced Knife Bro reviewed it. It's a wonderful handle.  |
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Post by soulfromheart on Jul 2, 2021 10:11:40 GMT
How are they holding up? Really 3 nice ones, I also have one of their "new" Chitlange versions, that is slimmer then their previous. I will admit, of the three Kailash Blades, my favorite is the 14" Chitlange with copper hardware and creamy horn handle. Just the right size for everything, light and very agile. Strangely, that's also the one thing I don't like about the 16" Chitlange : the more I use it, the more it feels too light (like a razor that would fly away ) The bigger handle feels...too big for such a light blade ? Despite this, it's still a wonderful khukuri. The Salyani, with its carefully engraved blade, micarta handle with brass ring, looks really beautiful. The super forward curve makes the balance quite unlike the others. It's a bit difficult to explain ? |
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Post by Simpleman on Jul 2, 2021 11:23:43 GMT
I will admit, of the three Kailash Blades, my favorite is the 14" Chitlange with copper hardware and creamy horn handle. Just the right size for everything, light and very agile. Strangely, that's also the one thing I don't like about the 16" Chitlange : the more I use it, the more it feels too light (like a razor that would fly away ) The bigger handle feels...too big for such a light blade ? Despite this, it's still a wonderful khukuri. The Salyani, with its carefully engraved blade, micarta handle with brass ring, looks really beautiful. The super forward curve makes the balance quite unlike the others. It's a bit difficult to explain ? I think you choose two of the most interesting models from Kailash, I myself having one of those slim Chitlanges I would say it just balances on the edge of being to light, I dont remember from were but I have seen a gurkha holding one of those, really slim pointy blades. But I think that is just as slim as you can go, a khukuri must have some weight to it, weight to a certain degree eases the use of it, and surely how well it functions when chopping. As Kailash writes, it is a blade aimed towards martial arts. Their Salayani is one of the most interesting offerings out there, it is a bit pricey but its more difficult forging a blade in that curvature and length. Thanks for the feedback, always fun to hear impressions after a while has past, because first impressions dont always last.  I have 2 from them, both with micarta handles. |
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Really 3 nice ones, I also have one of their "new" Chitlange versions, that is slimmer then their previous. 
I have 2 from them, both with micarta handles.
